By Mark Hodson
Sunday Times Travel Writer
Cyprus is warming up nicely in April with average daily high temperatures around 23-24ºC, though some days will feel considerably hotter. On top of that, you can expect an average 8-9 hours of daily sunshine, well worth the 4 hours 30 minutes you spent flying from the UK.
Head to the west of the island for the best of the weather in April. The warmest and sunniest resort is Limassol, closely followed by Paphos. There is very little rain in April: on average you might see a light shower on 3-5 days throughout the month.
April is a wonderful time for walking and enjoying the wild flowers before the heat of summer descends. Try to visit the beautiful Troodos Mountains.
There are many wonderful places to stay in Cyprus including small locally-run hotels, apartments and self-catering villas. Some villas with pools charge extra for heating the pool. The sea temperature will be around 19ºC – just warm enough for a quick dip.
If you’re travelling solo, there are hotels with no single supplement or you could join a group singles holidays in Paphos.
Nicosia
Average high temperature: 22.5°C
Average low temperature: 11.4°C
Average daily hours of sunshine: 8
Average total monthly rainfall: 30mm
Larnaca
Average high temperature: 23.1°C
Average low temperature: 12.7°C
Average daily hours of sunshine: 8
Average total monthly rainfall: 20mm
Paphos
Average high temperature: 23.4°C
Average low temperature: 13.5°C
Average daily hours of sunshine: 9
Average total monthly rainfall: 25mm
Limassol
Average high temperature: 23.9°C
Average low temperature: 14.1°C
Average daily hours of sunshine: 9
Average total monthly rainfall: 15mm
Troodos Mountains
Average high temperature: 14.8°C
Average low temperature: 6.2°C
Average daily hours of sunshine: 8
Average total monthly rainfall: 80mm
Hottest destinations in Cyprus in April
Destination | Ave. high temperature | Daily hours of sun | Monthly rainfall |
---|---|---|---|
Nicosia | 22.5°C | 8 | 30mm |
Larnaca | 23.1°C | 8 | 20mm |
Paphos | 23.4°C | 9 | 25mm |
Limassol | 23.9°C | 9 | 15mm |
Troodos Mountains | 14.8°C | 8 | 80mm |
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Last updated: 13 September 2023